Theme: liar

City of Lies

By Book Importer | Published: December 12, 2011

Goldie Roth is a trained thief and a skilled liar. Along with her friend Toadspit, she’s supposed to be one of the Keepers of the mysterious Museum of Dunt. But although she desperately wants to be a Keeper, she will not leave her sick parents to do so. But when Toadspit’s sister Bonnie is stolen, [...]

Descriptors: Australia, Fantasy, Intermediate (ages 9-14) » Other Themes: , , , , , , » Leave a comment

Ring of the Slave Prince

By Yoo Kyung Sung | Published: December 1, 2008

Tom O’Connor, a poor, adventurous boy lives with his mother and half sister at a tavern on the island of Nevis in 1639. He rescues a slave from drowning, learns he is prince, loses him, travels the Southern Hemisphere in search of him, and finally brings him home to Cape Verde, hoping for a grand [...]

Descriptors: Africa, Caribbean, Historical Fiction, Young Adult (ages 14-18) » Other Themes: , , , , , , , , » Leave a comment